Individual Consultant-School renovation expert

Consultant

Overview

Monitor and advise on school facilities improvement projects

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Engineering or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in engineering, construction management, industrial education, or related fields.
• Technical knowledge and experience in school construction.
• Experience in working with government agencies.
• Good knowledge of spoken and written Thai.
• Ability to manage the workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Close attention to details and quality of work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills in Thai language.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Contract

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Field Office Duty Station: Bangkok Job Family: Education Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 26-Mar-2024 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE** ---------------------------- Funded by the Government of Japan, UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok (UNESCO Bangkok) is implementing an education in emergency project titled ‘Supporting Education in Emergency through Digital Learning and Food Security to Protect Migrant Children from Sexual Abuse, Trafficking in Persons, and Exploitation of Child Labour on Thai-Myanmar Border’, in collaboration with Tak Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 (Tak PESAO2) of the Ministry of Education Thailand. To improve learning facilities and dormitories of the targeted migrant learning centres (MLCs), the project will assist 17 MLCs across Mae Sot, Phob Pra, and Mae Ramad districts in Tak province. The initiative aims at upgrading various facilities, including classrooms, toilets, shower areas, kitchen spaces, and dormitories. The improvements encompass essential renovations such as roof repairs and the installation of water systems. **PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT** ----------------------------- UNESCO Bangkok is seeking the Individual Specialist to work closely with the UNESCO Project Team and Tak PESAO 2 to monitor the progress of the MLC’s learning facilities improvement and provide technical advice and recommendations to UNESCO Bangkok to ensure that the activities will be completed as planned. The Individual Specialist will be engaged in the project site visits to conduct spot checks from March to May 2024. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** ------------------------------- Within the framework of the Project, under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Bangkok and under the direct supervision of the responsible Programme Specialist in Education Sector, the Individual Specialist will provide technical advice and monitoring on MLC facilities improvements under the Project. More specifically, the Individual Specialist shall perform the following tasks: 1\. Assist Tak PESAO 2 and UNESCO Bangkok in reviewing the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) developed by specialist hired by Tak PESAO2, blueprints/plans, and contracts for the improvement of facilities in 17 targeted MLCs across five groups. Ensure alignment with Terms of Reference (TORs), criteria, and specified requirements. 2\. Provide training facilitation as required by UNESCO Bangkok: 2.1 Conduct at least one training session for MLC principals and teachers on monitoring MLCs' facilities improvement which will be carried by Tak PESAO2, working closely with Tak PESAO 2 and reporting to UNESCO Bangkok. 2.2 Provide capacity building to MLC focal points (principals and teachers) for effective monitoring, emphasizing adherence to improvement plans and specifications. Give technical guidance for accurate progress reporting in the governmental daily logs form. 3\. Provide expertise to address issues arising in MLCs' facilities improvement during the entire period of facilities improvement, including concerns raised by contractors and MLCs to UNESCO Bangkok. Analyze/Examine complex construction-related issues and provide technical solutions/formulate advisory recommendations to tackle the problems. Working closely with Tak PESAO 2, UNESCO Bangkok, and MLC focal points to address specifications, service delivery, and work quality matters. 4\. Monitor the progress of the MLC’s facilities improvement activities in collaboration with UNESCO Bangkok and Tak PESAO 2. 4.1 Lead at least two on-site spot checks to cover at all 17 targeted MLCs. 4.2 Support Tak PESAO’s Inspection Committee in ensuring that the work progress and delivered work meet the contract criteria and timeline as well as the minimum requirements prior to the Committee’s approval of deliverables. 5\. Provide technical recommendations to UNESCO Bangkok and Tak PESAO 2 to ensure the successful completion of MLC facilities improvement as planned. Long Description ---------------- In line with UNESCO’s overall gender mainstreaming strategy, the Individual Specialist is expected to integrate a gender perspective in all activities and apply gender analysis and mainstreaming concepts whenever feasible. In line with UNESCO’s policy of child protection and child safety, the Individual Specialist is expected to strictly adhere to the policy as well as to ensure prevention and response to violence, exploitation and abuse of children in all contexts. The Individual Specialist shall not take any photos or videos of the students at MLCs without an approval of Tak PESAO2/UNESCO Bangkok and the MLCs. In line with UNESCO’s policy of Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), the Individual Specialist shall not engage in any sexual exploitation and abuse. The Individual Specialist acknowledges and agrees that UNESCO Bangkok will apply a policy of “zero tolerance” with regard to sexual exploitation and abuse under this procurement. **TIMETABLE AND DELIVERABLES** ------------------------------ Submit to UNESCO the following deliverables in Thai language: 1\. Facilities improvement workplan and draft monitoring checklist by 1 April 2024 2\. Training and capacity building outcome report including specific area of training/guidance provided to MLC principals and teachers by 30 April 2024 3\. Monitoring report and completed monitoring checklists for all 17 MLCs, including the spot check results, monitoring insights, lessons learned, challenges/concerns and project recommendations by 15 May 2024 The work shall be completed by 31 May 2024 at the latest. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- - Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Engineering or related fields **Work Experience** ------------------- - Minimum 5 years of professional experience in engineering, construction management, industrial education, or related fields - Technical knowledge and experience in school construction - Experience in working with government agencies **Skills/Competencie** ---------------------- - Integrity, reliability, and strong sense of commitment and responsibility - Ability to manage the workload and meet tight deadlines - Close attention to details and quality of work - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Good communication skills in Thai language - Good interpersonal skills **LANGUAGES** ------------- - Good knowledge of spoken and written Thai. **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **APPLICATION PROCESS** ----------------------- Interested individuals are invited to submit to UNESCO Bangkok office the specific requirements through careers.unesco.org. Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now” and upload the following documents as a single PDF document in place of the Employment History Form. Before uploading the document, at the end of the Employment History Form, please insert extra pages with the following required information: - An up-to-date CV stating details of educational qualifications, work experience, including prior experience of similar work - Construction-related training certificate - The proposed fee in THB to undertake the assignment. Note: Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidate(s) about the outcome or status of the selection process. Please submit your application through SuccessFactors. Only if you are unable to attach requirements in the system, please inform us at The complete application shall be submitted on or before 26 March 2024 midnight Bangkok time. UNESCO places great emphasis on ensuring that the objectives of the work assignment, as described in the Terms of Reference, are met. Accordingly, in evaluating the proposals for the assignment, attention will focus first and foremost on the technical elements. From those proposals deemed suitable in terms of the criteria in the Terms of Reference, UNESCO shall select the proposal that offers the Organisation the best value for money. Assessment - Only applications providing the information requested in the application procedure will be considered. - Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview. **Footer** ---------- UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States ([last update here](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution)) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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